Brazilian recipe
Easy and Creamy Shrimp Risotto (Risoto de camarão)
Creamy, flavourful shrimp risotto made with simple ingredients such as rice, shrimp and palm heart for a practical, satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
1 chopped tomato, seeded
Chopped parsley to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 crushed garlic clove
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped palm heart
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200 g peeled, cleaned fresh or frozen shrimp
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped onion
Chopped parsley to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 crushed garlic clove
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped palm heart
6 tablespoons Arborio or Carnaroli rice
200 g peeled, cleaned fresh or frozen shrimp
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 teaspoon chopped onion
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the fresh produce section, the fish counter, and the rice aisle of your local supermarket or market. If needed, use frozen peas as a substitute for fresh peas.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion until transparent
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and firm, about 3 to 4 minutes
- Set aside
- In the same pan, add the rice and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly
- Add a ladleful of hot stock or water and cook, stirring until the liquid is almost gone
- Repeat the process, adding stock little by little, until the rice is al dente and creamy
- In the last few minutes, add the tomato, palm heart, peas and reserved shrimp
- Mix well, adjust the salt and pepper, and finish with chopped parsley
- Serve hot, garnished with more parsley if desired
Observations
Shrimp risotto is a classic dish that brings together the gentle creaminess of rice with the bold flavour of shrimp. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a practical recipe packed with flavour, using easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward techniques. The method involves cooking the rice until it is al dente, sautéing the seasonings and shrimp, then finishing with ingredients that create a creamy texture and an irresistible taste. Ideal for a special lunch or dinner, shrimp risotto wins people over with both its flavour and how easy it is to prepare.
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